A Build-It-Yourself Stovetop Smoker

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Using a smoker is a great way to flavor foods as grilling season begins. But don't just think of it as an outdoor tool, a stovetop smoker is also a fabulous way to rejuvenate weeknight meals in as little as 5 minutes.
Smoking foods adds flavor without calories. Best of all: you can make your own smoker with things you probably already have in the house.

All you need is:

A large sauce-pan without a non-stick finish
A circular wire roasting rack (or aluminum foil)
A pan lid
Wood chips for smoking
(These are available from Home Improvement Stores)

1. Add a handful of the wood chips to the pan.
2. Place the wire rack over the chips, or if you don't have a wire rack, poke holes in a sheet of aluminum foil.
3. Place the food to be smoked on the rack or foil.
4. Cover with lid.

To Use:

Heat the pan on medium heat until smoke begins to form. Reduce heat to low and allow food to smoke for 5-15 minutes. Remove food from the smoker and cook as you normally would. Use this method on anything from pork tenderloin to cherry tomatoes.